Carbon Wheels Archives

Classified launches the new Powershift-ready Carbon Fiber G19 gravel wheelset

Classified enters the CF G19 as a low-profile, lightweight hookless rim wheelset. At an impressive 1,160 grams for the set, it seeks comfort over rough…

Written by Sam Anderson July 11, 2022

New Boyd Prologue Series gets you into carbon road wheels for about $1K

As the entry into a carbon set of hoops gets more and more affordable, small- and mid-sized wheel brands are coming out swinging. Boyd’s new…

Written by Jordan Villella September 17, 2020

The latest head turning gear from SPENGLE, Kask, Kitsbow, and Unior

In this week’s gear roundup, we’re taking a look at some crazy limited edition wheels from SPENGLE, celebratory helmets from Kask, breathable workout tees by…

Written by michael gushulak August 02, 2019

Just in: Bontrager’s Aeolus X X X 4 wheels are quick to stop

The new Aeolus XXX lineup from Bontrager is meant for everything from gravel to pavement. But if you’re looking for the work horse of the…

Written by michael gushulak March 30, 2018

Bontrager completely revamps Aeolus X X X line with Laser Control, new profiles, more

It’s taken three years of development, more than 10,000 design iterations, and complex FEA, CFD, and wind tunnel testing, but the newest additions to the…

Written by michael gushulak March 30, 2018

EB14: Killer Light Frame and Wheels from AX Lightness, Plus More Updates

AX Lightness introduced a number of new and interesting products just over a week ago at Eurobike. Some of the most interesting were the updates to…

Written by Cory Benson September 09, 2014

First Impressions: Pounding On Festka’s Carbon Zero Chrome Road Bike

After the success of Festka’s crowd funded Project 200, we wanted to get in on the action a bit and see what the resulting made…

Written by Cory Benson May 26, 2014

Pro-Lite Introduces 5-Spoke Carbon Wheels

Taiwanese-based Pro-Lite has introduced a new 5-spoke tubular carbon wheelset, the Rome, for those riders looking for superior aerodynamics while still maintaining wheel strength and…

Written by Brad Sohner February 12, 2010